That's stupid. [Immediate response. He doesn't even have to think about it.] I don't want you to end up like that either, so of course I'd look for you!

[He realizes that his volume got a little high there, so he quickly returns to a whisper.]

I don't... [There's a second where he struggles with his words, and then he averts his eyes.] You said his friend died, right? I...don't want you to die. So if you go missing, I'd probably...

[He trails off. Even the thought of it makes his chest hurt a bit.]

I'd definitely go crazy. So just don't disappear, got it?